HR Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghaziabad B.Tech {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry at HRIET Ghaziabad is a 3-year engineering degree programme that admits diploma and B.Sc graduates directly to the second year of B.Tech. It is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology from BTE Uttar Pradesh or equivalent boards with minimum 45% aggregate can apply. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and 45% aggregate are also eligible as per AKTU norms.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission at HRIET Ghaziabad. Admission is through UPTAC lateral entry counselling, which is merit-based on the candidate’s diploma or B.Sc aggregate marks. Candidates register for UPTAC at uptac.admissions.nic.in, fill branch and college preferences, and are allotted seats based on their merit rank. This makes it more accessible compared to regular B.Tech, which requires a valid JEE Main score.

Ans. HRIET Ghaziabad offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across branches including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Seat availability in each branch depends on the AKTU-approved intake for lateral entry seats, which is typically 10% of the sanctioned intake per branch. Candidates should check the UPTAC counselling seat matrix for the current year for confirmed branch-wise availability.

Ans. Yes, HRIET Ghaziabad provides hostel accommodation for both male and female students. Hostel fee ranges from INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year and is charged separately from the course fee of INR 1,83,600 for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral programme. Students from the Ghaziabad or Delhi-NCR region may opt to commute as day scholars and are not required to avail of the hostel facility during the degree programme.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry graduates from HRIET hold an AKTU-conferred degree equivalent to a regular B.Tech. They are eligible for the same job roles as regular B.Tech graduates in engineering, IT, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. In Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR region, AKTU-affiliated colleges are widely accepted by employers. Graduates may also apply for government engineering positions and pursue M.Tech admission through GATE and UPTAC PG counselling at AKTU colleges.